Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2001, Young spent most of his adolescence in Pasadena, California. It was there that he first fell in love with football, honing his skills on the field and quickly becoming a standout player.

Young attended Cathedral High School in Los Angeles before transferring to Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California in 2018. During his time in high school, Young was one of the top recruits in the country, earning the title of the nation's #1 quarterback prospect and second overall recruit.

As a senior, Young dominated on the field, throwing for an impressive 4,528 yards and 58 touchdowns. He was named the Los Angeles Times Player of the Year, California's Gatorade Football Player of the Year, and the USA Today High School Offensive Player of the Year.

After originally committing to USC to play football, Young instead decided to attend the University of Alabama. During his time with the Crimson Tide, Young continued to impress, ultimately leading the team to an 11-2 record in his junior year.

Despite his relatively small stature and lack of participation in the active tests at the NFL Draft Combine, Young was still selected as the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. His impressive physical and mental abilities on the field have proven him to be a valuable asset to any team he joins, and fans across the nation are eagerly watching to see what he'll do next.